Amazon Prime Day 2016 is underway, and you’re probably wondering how the deals compare with various other retailers on Black Friday 2015. Below is a list of comparisons to help you make the judgment for yourself.
If you haven’t taken advantage of the 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime , this is a good time to use it.
- 32-inch 720p Roku Smart TV for $119.99. Versus: Walmart Black Friday 2015 for $125.
- Xbox One 1TB console – The Division bundle + $50 Amazon gift card [Physical card] + Rainbow Six: Siege [Physical disc] + Xbox One Special Edition Dusk Shadow wireless controller + Forza Horizon 2 for $299. Versus: Abt Electronics Black Friday 2015 had a 1TB bundle for $349 + $50 gift card.
- Fire TV Stick for $24.99. Versus: Amazon Prime Day 2015 for $24.99 and Amazon Cyber Monday for $24.99.
- Fire TV Stick with Voice for $34.99. Versus: Amazon Prime Day 2015 for $34.99.
- Fire Tablet, 7-inch display for $33.33. Versus: Amazon Black Friday 2015 for $34.99.
- Amazon Fire TV for $69.99. Versus: Amazon Black Friday 2015 for $74.99.
- Amazon Echo for $129.99. Versus: Amazon Cyber Monday 2015 for $149.99.
- Fire Kids Edition tablet, 7-inch display for $69.99. Versus: Amazon Black Friday 2015 for $84.99.
- Kindle Voyage E-reader 6-inch for $149.99. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
- Kindle Paperwhite for $89.99. Versus: Amazon Black Friday 2015 for $99.99.
- Amazon Tap for $99.99. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
- Kindle E-reader – Black, 60-inch for $49.99. Versus: Amazon Prime Day 2015 and Black Friday 2015 had the same deal.
- Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition for $109.99. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
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Televisions
- 32-inch 720p Roku Smart TV for $119.99. Versus: Walmart Black Friday 2015 for $125.
- 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV for $299.99. Versus: HHGregg Black Friday 2015 for $398.
Video Games
- Xbox One 1TB Console – The Division bundle + $50 Amazon gift card [Physical card] + Rainbow: Six Siege [Physical disc] + Xbox One Special Edition Dusk Shadow wireless controller + Forza Horizon 2 for $299. Versus: Abt Electronics Black Friday 2015 had a 1TB bundle for $349 + $50 gift card.
- Xbox One 500GB bundle Special Edition in white: Gears of War for $269.99. Versus: Walmart Cyber Monday 2015 for $299.96.
- Super Mario Maker console Deluxe Set – Nintendo Wii U for $279. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
Computers/Laptops
- Save big on select Lenovo Think laptops and desktops – Starts at $199.99. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
- HP EliteBook 725-G3 Business notebook for $449.99 (Sold out – waitlist open). Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
Other Deals
- iRobot Roomba 614 vacuum cleaning robot for $249.99. Versus: Sam’s Club Black Friday 2015 had a comparable model for $259.98.
- GoPro HERO Session with remote, memory card, and carrying case for $199. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals (Amazon Prime Day exclusive bundle).
- KitchenAid KSM6573CER 6-quart Professional 6000 HD bowl-lift stand mixer for $248.99. Versus: Macy’s Black Friday 2015 had a comparable model for $399.99 after rebate.
- Instant Pot IP-DUO60 seven-in-one multi-functional pressure cooker, 6-quart/1000W for $69.99. Versus: JCPenney Black Friday 2015 had a similar deal for $49.99.
- 30 percent off clothing, shoes, jewelry, watches, and more. Versus: Amazon Prime Day 2015 and Black Friday 2015 had the same deal.
- Up to 50 percent off top toy brands including Nerf, Barbie, Fisher-Price, and more. Versus: Amazon Black Friday 2015 for “Up to 50 percent off select toys from favorite brands.”
- VIZIO 2.1 channel sound stand for $89.99. Versus: BJ’s Wholesale Club Black Friday 2015 for $99.99.
- Up to 50 percent off electric shavers, hair tools, and more. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
- $25 back with $50 luxury beauty purchase – PROMO CODE: PRIMEDAY25. Versus: Amazon Black Friday 2015 “Free luxury beauty sample box with $50 purchase of luxury beauty products.”
- Save up to 65 percent on Fast & Furious seven-movie collection on Blu-Ray and DVD. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
- RIF6 Cube two-inch mobile projector for $189.99. Versus: No comparable Prime Day 2015 or Black Friday 2015 deals.
- Up to 40 percent off select SanDisk memory products. Versus: Amazon Black Friday 2015 “Save up to 70 percent on select SanDisk memory cards.”
Upcoming Prime Day Deals
- 32-inch 720p LED TV for $99.99. Versus: Amazon Prime Day 2015 and Amazon Black Friday 2015 for $75.
- 40-inch 1080p LED TV for $139.99. Versus: Amazon Prime Day 2015 for $115 and Amazon Black Friday 2015 for $140.
- “NEW for 2016? Samsung UN55KU6300 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV for $549.99. Versus: P.C. Richard & Son Cyber Monday 2015 for $898.91.
- Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan for $7.58 (Kindle) or $9.57 (Hardcover). Versus: GoHastings Black Friday 2015 for $9.99.
- Samsung curved 3D Blu-Ray player for $49.99. Versus: Best Buy Cyber Monday 2015 for $64.99.
Which Amazon Prime Day 2016 deals are the best for you?
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